Striving for Better Environment Part II

01.

Fill in the Blank: The steam and heat produced in a ________ help cook faster
and
save fuel.

02.
Name the following: An equipment to heat water. These have solar panels, which
are
made of solar cells. Solar cells are made of silicon. They are eco-friendly.
They
tap Solar energy, which is easily available, renewable and pollution free

03.
Name the following: Organic waste is decomposed by micro-organisms in a
digester.
This results in production of good fuel and a good fertilizer (slurry). Name the
Equipment

04.
Fill in the Blank: _________ means creation of goods and services using fewer
resources
and creating less waste.

06.
Fill in the Blank: The renewable sources of energy like solar power, wind power,
tidal power, hydro-power, geothermal power, power from organic waste, etc are
called
__________. They are pollution free and inexhaustible.

07.
Name the following: The biomass left after crushing sugarcane for juice. It is
used
as fuel for boilers. It is also used or manufacture of paper and production of
ethanol

08.
Name the following: It is produced by fermentation of wheat, maize, potatoes or
sugarcane. It is mixed with petrol or diesel. It is an alternate source of
energy

09.
Fill in the Blank: Automobile parts are now made of ________ instead of steel.
It
is cheaper, do not corrode and more durable.

10.
Fill in the Blank: Use of ___________ in place of copper telephone wire not only
reduces use of mineral resource but also provides better communication.

11.
Name the following: The development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

12.
Name the following: This organisation promotes energy efficiency and
conservation
in day to day life. The short form is PCRA, established in 1977

13.
Fill in the Blank: Earth has 70% water, but only 3% is fresh and just ____ % is
easily accessible.

18.
The state shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to
safeguard
the forests and wildlife of the country. This is stated in article ____ of the
Constitution
of India
(a) 48 A
(b) 49 A
(c) 50 A
(d) 51 A

19.
Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance. This is
stated
in article ____ of the Constitution of India
(a) 48
(b) 49
(c) 50
(d) 51

20.
It should be the duty of every citizen to value and preserve the rich heritage
of
our composite culture. This is stated in article ____ of the Constitution of
India
(a) 48 A(g)
(b) 49 A(g)
(c) 50 A(g)
(d) 51 A(g)

21.
Fill in the Blank: The Environment Act, 1986 came into force soon after the
___________
Tragedy

22.
Name the following:
* License required for use of loudspeakers or public systems for any occasion
* Sound systems should not be used between 10 PM to 6 AM, except in closed
premises
* Systems not allowed in silence zones
These are the restriction placed by _________ Rules, 2000